Wednesday General Panel | Wednesday May 6 | 8:30 | Ballroom B

Sustainable Operations

As Canada’s mining sector navigates a pivotal moment, operational performance and environmental responsibility are now inseparable. Companies are working to reduce their environmental footprint, strengthen resilience, and meet rising expectations from communities, regulators, and investors.

This panel brings together operational leaders from across the industry to share how sustainability is being embedded into day-to-day decision making. From safety and emissions reduction to water stewardship and workforce culture, they will examine what practical transformation looks like on the ground.

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Panelists

Sylvie Tran

Vice-President of OEMS and Environment, Health and Safety
Suncor

Sylvie Tran has been working in the energy industry for over 25 years. She joined Suncor in 2019 and is currently the Vice President - Operational Risk Management. 

Daley McIntyre

General Manager
Cameco Corporation’s Key Lake Operation 

Daley McIntyre began her career in the uranium mining industry in 1997 as a summer student while attending the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering. Today she is the general manager for Cameco Corporation’s Key Lake Operation.

Phil Wallace

General Manager - HVC
Teck Resources Limited

Phil Wallace has been working with Teck Resources Limited since 2013 and has over 15 years of experience working in the mining industry. He has worked with Highland Valley Copper (HVC), the Base Metals corporate team and Quebrada Blanca (QB) in a variety of operational and engineering roles.

Moderator

Lesley Warren

Director
Mining Futures Initiative 

Professor Lesley Warren is a leader in sustainable mining, bridging cutting-edge science with industry needs to solve critical environmental challenges in water and resource management. 

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